Aris Atakem
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Atakem was one of only two students nationwide to earn a veterinary school scholarship through a competitive program in Chad. He graduated from the Inter-State School of Veterinary Science and Medicine in Dakar, Senegal, in 2006. After moving to Colorado that same year, he continued his veterinary education at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine from 2008 to 2010.
Since 2011, Dr. Atakem has served pets throughout the Denver metro area and Littleton as an associate, mobile, and emergency veterinarian. His primary clinical interests include orthopedic surgery—particularly TPLO surgery for canine knee injuries—along with laparoscopic and soft-tissue surgery. He has successfully performed more than 2,000 TPLO surgeries and also has extensive experience helping pets affected by arthritis and obesity.
Dr. Atakem is PennHIP certified, Fear Free Certified, and trained in veterinary CPR. Known for his compassionate approach, he treats every pet as if they were his own and values building lasting relationships with the families he serves.
Outside the hospital, Dr. Atakem enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is also a dance instructor and martial artist.
Kelly Monaghan
Board Certified Mobile Veterinary Specialist
Kelly Monaghan, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) is a southern Louisiana native and graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. After graduation, she moved to Massachusetts to complete a one-year internship followed by a residency in small animal medicine at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. After finishing her residency in 2011, she spent the next few years on faculty at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Monaghan moved to Colorado with her husband, Dr. Ben Nolan in 2013 and worked in a private specialty practice in Boulder. She joined MOVES in summer of 2021.
Dr. Monaghan enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine but is particularly fascinated by renal/urinary diseases and immune-mediated diseases, as well as endoscopic and other procedures. At home, she enjoys spending time with her family, Dr. Ben Nolan and their two children.
Benjamin Nolan
Board Certified Mobile Veterinary Specialist
Ben Nolan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. After a one-year internship at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, he returned to Tufts for a three-year residency in small animal medicine and earned board certification in 2009. He has worked in private practice in Rhode Island, Wisconsin, and Colorado. He joined MOVES in summer of 2021. Prior to pursuing veterinary medicine, Dr. Nolan received his PhD in inorganic chemistry from Colorado State University in 2001, conducting research in lithium ion battery technology. At home, Dr. Nolan enjoys spending time with his family which includes his wife Dr. Kelly Monaghan, their two children, and a young, rambunctious dog named Kevin.
Olivia A.
Practice Manager
Olivia is a Colorado Native. She joined the Liberty Animal Hospital team 2 years ago after being a stay-at-home mom for 4 years. She has 3 beautiful kids under 6 years old, who keep her busy and on her toes. In her free time, she enjoys making memories with family as well as dancing and crafting.